Transition Networks Scorpion-USB 3.0 TN-USB3 01 Series User manual

33644 Rev. B
TN-USB3-xx-01 Series
Scorpion-USB™3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Adapter
1000Base-SX
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................................3
Ordering Information ..........................................................................................................3
Additional Features .............................................................................................................3
Related Manuals and Information ......................................................................................3
Product Views......................................................................................................................4
Application Example............................................................................................................5
Specifications.......................................................................................................................5
Dimensions .........................................................................................................................6
Pre-Installation ....................................................................................................................6
Safety..............................................................................................................................6
Unpacking.......................................................................................................................7
Package Contents ...........................................................................................................7
Connectors and LEDs......................................................................................................7
Connecting the TN-USB3-xx-01 ...........................................................................................8
Installation Overview......................................................................................................9
Driver Installation................................................................................................................9
Available Drivers.............................................................................................................9
Installing the Driver ...........................................................................................................10
Typical Plug and Play Install..........................................................................................10
Uninstall the Driver Package ........................................................................................14
Windows Driver Setup Program (Windows 7 Professional).........................................15
Windows 7 Driver Configurable Parameters................................................................16
Windows 8.1 Driver Configurable Parameters.............................................................17
Manual Windows Driver Update..................................................................................18
Messages ......................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting Windows 7 / 8.1 Driver & Performance Problems ...........................21
Recording Information for Technical Support...................................................................23
Limited Lifetime Warranty ................................................................................................24
Contact Us .......................................................................................................................25
Compliance Information....................................................................................................26
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................26
FCC Regulations ............................................................................................................26
Canadian Regulations ...................................................................................................27
European Regulations ..................................................................................................27
Electrical Safety Warnings.................................................................................................28
Record of Revisions ...........................................................................................................28

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Introduction
Transition Networks’ TN-USB3-xx-01 Scorpion-USBTM 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Fiber
Adapter allows a PC, laptop, tablet or other computer equipment without a fiber
interface to connect to a fiber network through a USB 3.0 (or 2.0 or 1.1) interface.
The TN-USB3-xx-01 provides protocol conversion from USB to 1000Base-X (100/1000
Base-X for SFP version) for use with laptops, tablets, and convertibles with USB ports in
secure networking environment or where wireless is not permitted and connectivity to a
fiber network is required.
Ordering Information
Model
Description
TN-USB3-SX-01(SC)
USB 3.0 to 1000Base-SX MM SC Ethernet Adapter
TN-USB3-SX-01(LC)
USB 3.0 to 1000Base-SX MM LC Ethernet Adapter
TN-USB3-SFP-01
USB 3.0 to 100/1000Base-X Open SFP Ethernet Adapter
Additional Features
The TN-USB3-xx-01 was designed with these features:
•USB 3.0 [5Gbit/s (625MB/s)] peripheral device
•1000Base-X (100/1000 Base-X for SFP version)
•SFP fiber interface –MSA compliant supporting up to a 1W module
•Fixed optic versions LC and SC
•Standard OS support –Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 both 32-bit and 64-bit
•Standard drivers provided by ASIX on the Transition Networks webpage.
•Plastic ABS enclosure with 9” pigtail to USB 3.0 Type-A connector
Related Manuals and Information
A printed documentation card is shipped with each Scorpion-USB adapter. The full User Guide is
available online. For Transition Networks Drivers, Firmware, Manuals, etc. go to the Product
Support webpage (no logon required). For Transition Networks Application Notes, Brochures,
Data Sheets, Specifications, etc. go to the Support Library (no registration required). Note that
this manual provides links to third party web sites for which Transition Networks is not
responsible. Other related manuals are listed below.
1. Product Documentation Postcard, 33504
2. TN-USB3-xx-01 User Guide, 33644 (this manual)
3. SFP manual (model specific; see Transition Networks SFP page)
Note: Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Product Views
TN-USB3-SX-01(LC) Views
TN-USB3-SX-01(SC) Views
TN-USB3-SFP-01 Views

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Application Example
The TN-USB3-xx-01 can provide a Gigabit Ethernet USB-to-LAN connection as shown
below. A variety of other applications exist.
Application Example
Specifications
Standards
IEEE 802.3™-2008; USB 3.0
Compliance - Emission
EN55032 Class A; FCC Class A
Compliance - Immunity
EN55024
Safety Compliance
CE Mark
Power Consumption
LC: Typical 2.1 W
SC: Typical 2.18W
SFP: MSA compliant supporting up to a 1W module; Power estimate
(worst case): 3.15 W
Power Source
USB bus
Weight
Unit: 0.20 Lb. (3.2 Oz.) (90.7 Gms.)
Unit + packaging: 0.35 Lbs. (5.6 Oz.) (158.7 Gms.)
Operating Temperature
0 to 50 deg. C
Storage Temperature
-20 to 80 deg. C
Altitude
0-10,000 feet
Operating Humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Data Rate
USB 3.0: Theoretical max - 625 MBps (5000Mbps) *
Fiber: Theoretical max - 125 MBps (1000Mbps) *
Max. Frame Size
1518 bytes untagged
Cable
Cable rated for 1500 insertions minimum; maximum insertion force of
35N at max rate of 12.5mm per minute
Fiber Connectors
Empty SFP cage
850nm, LC, MM, 3.3V
850nm, SC, MM, 3.3V
*Data Rate - Theoretical max is the actual signaling rate not the data throughput of the
device. The data throughput will be determined by the combination of all the software
and hardware components involved in the system.

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Fiber Specs (LC)
Min TX Pwr -10.0 dBm
Max TX Pwr -4.0 dBm
Rx Sensitivity -17.0 dBm
Rx Max In Pwr -3.0 dBm
Link Budget 7.0 dB
Fiber Specs (SC)
Min TX Pwr -9.5 dBm
Max TX Pwr -4.0 dBm
Rx Sensitivity -17.0 dBm
Rx Max In Pwr 0.0 dBm
Link Budget 7.5 dB
Dimensions
TN-USB3-xx-01(LC):
Pre-Installation
Safety
See "Electrical Safety Warnings" on page 28 for Electrical Safety Warnings in multiple
languages.
•Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
•Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
Warning: This product contains lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Unpacking
1. Carefully unpack all TN-USB3-xx-01 contents.
2. Verify receipt of all TN-USB3-xx-01 components;
see “Package Contents” below.
3. Place the TN-USB3-xx-01 and related materials in the desired
install location.
4. Save the TN-USB3-xx-01 shipping carton and packing
materials for future use.
Package Contents
Make sure you have received one TN-USB3-xx-01 device and one printed documentation
card.
Connectors and LEDs
Data speed: USB 3.0: 5Gbps (USB 3.0 type-A connector)
Fiber: 1000Mbps
Fiber Port: Connector: MM LC, MM SC, or empty SFP cage
Modes: 100/1000Base-X
LEDs:
USB Status: Green/Yellow: Green = USB 3.0, Yellow = USB 2.0, OFF –USB down.
SFP / LC TP Link/Activity: Green/Yellow: Green = Link @1000, Yellow= Link@100,
BLINK= activity
Figure 3: Connectors and LEDs (TN-USB3-SFP-01)
The SFP fiber interface is MSA compliant supporting up to a 1W module.
LC Connector Pigtail USB 3.0 Type A End

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Connecting the TN-USB3-xx-01
This section describes how to connect the TN-USB3-xx-01 to a PC/Notebook/Tablet. The
TN-USB3-xx-01 can be used to allow a portable device, like a laptop or tablet computer,
to connect to a fiber based Gigabit Ethernet network, via its USB 3.0 port, providing
secure network access over a fiber infrastructure.
TN-USB3-xx-01 Connections
The figure above shows USB 3.0 connections for a TN-USB3-xx-01 to a desktop PC, a
laptop PC, and a tablet. The procedure is provided below.
1. Insert the TN-USB3-xx-01 USB connector into an available USB 3.0 port on your
computer or device.
Note: For maximum performance, connect the TN-USB3-xx-01 directly to a USB 3.0
port on your computer.
If you are connecting to a USB hub, make sure it operates at USB 3.0 speed and can
provide the required power for this device. A USB 2.0 hub will also work, but only at
USB 2.0 speeds.
2. Insert one end of a fiber Ethernet cable into the FIBER port of the TN-USB3-xx-01.
3. Insert the other end of the Ethernet network cable into an Ethernet port on the
other end.
4. If the TN-USB3-xx-01 is discovered by your computer, continue operation. Note that
the first time you plug in the TN-USB3-xx-01, it may take 2 full minutes for the driver
to install, before it begins working.
If the TN-USB3-xx-01 is not discovered, install the driver; see the “Driver
Installation” sections below.
Note that it will not appear as TN-USB3-xx-01; it will appear as the Asix chip (i.e., the
USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet controller).

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Installation Overview
1. Plug the TN-USB3-xx-01 to the PC’s USB 3.0 port. If it works (LEDs lit and device
detected), you do not need to perform additional steps. If there is a problem with
operation, continue with the rest of the steps below.
2. Procure and load the latest AX88179 driver from ASIX. See Available Drivers below.
3. Procure and load the latest driver for the PC’s USB 3 Host Controller(s), either from
the OS provider or the Host Controller chipset manufacturer (e.g., Intel).
4. Reboot the PC and try again.
5. Be patient. The first time you plug in the TN-USB3-xx-01, it may take 2 full minutes
for the driver to install, before it begins working.
6. Disable SelectiveSuspend and SSIdleTimeout power saving features.
Driver Installation
Available Drivers
The ASIX Drivers Download site and the Transition Networks Scorpion drivers page
provide these driver packages:
Select the appropriate driver package and unzip it. Each driver package has a
Readme.txt file that describes the driver's configurable parameters. Each driver package
has a History.txt file that says you must first uninstall any older version driver setup
program, and also provides a version history for the particular driver setup program.
The supported downloaded drivers have these filenames:
1. AX88179_178A_LINUX_DRIVER_v1.14.4_SOURCE.zip
2. AX88179_178A_Macintosh_10.6_to_10.12_Driver_Installer_v2.8.0_20160912.zip
3. AX88179_178A_Win7_32bit_Driver_v1.12.11.0_WHCK.zip
4. AX88179_178A_Win7_64bit_Driver_v1.14.11.0_WHCK.zip
5. AX88179_178A_Win7_v1.x.11.0_Drivers_Setup_v3.0.3.0.zip
6. AX88179_178A_Win10_8.x_32bit_Driver_v1.18.2.0_WHCK.zip
7. AX88179_178A_Win10_8.x_64bit_Driver_v1.18.2.0_WHCK.zip
8. AX88179_178A_Win10_8.x_v1.18.2.0_Drivers_Setup_v1.0.0.0.zip

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Installing the Driver
Various Management features exist, depending on the OS and driver support. The
standard OS support includes Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) and 10. Other
drivers are available from the Drivers Download site. If the Windows OS is up to date,
the driver is automatically recognized and ready to go without additional effort. If the
driver is not automatically recognized, use one of the procedures in this section:
•Typical Plug and Play Install below
•Standard Windows Driver Update on page 16.
•Windows 7 Driver Configurable Parameters on page 16 or
Windows 8 Driver Configurable Parameters on page 17
•Uninstall the Driver Package on page 14
Typical Plug and Play Install
This is the recommended default install procedure for Windows 7; the screens and
procedures are similar for Windows 8.1 and 10.
1. Plug the TN-USB3-xx-01 into the computer’s USB port. The Installing device driver
software dialog displays.
2. At the Searching Windows Update... dialog, click the link that indicates Skip
obtaining driver software from Windows Update...